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Laidlaw is a novel written by the famous Scottish born author William
McIlvanney. ...
Laidlaw is set in the urban city of Glasgow in the 90s and delivers a cutting
insight to big industries and crime in society. ... One of the reasons I selected this novel
wasnt just because of the quality and origin of the author and the setting , it
was because of the infuriating character of Cheif Detective Inspector Jack
Laidlaw , he is the main character and the most memorable one. ... To look more
deeper into the mysterious character of Laidlaw and his personality , we need to
look at his interests and prejudices , Laidlaw is the main focus , in this novel
and he captures everyone’s imagination and thoughts . ... Laidlaw is such a memorable character who requires to be looked at and
examined closely.
Jack Laidlaw is a universe apart from other examples of detectives , he
examines the more intriguing issues of how and why people can commit the
reprehensible crime of murder and the harrowing aftermath of crime and violence.
Jack Laidlaw can deeply understand people more than anyone could ever imagine.
Jack Laidlaw is an odd sort detective, and this is an odd sort of novel. ... "
Laidlaw loved putting himself in other peoples shoes and think how and why they
could do such a disgusting crime; a young girl from a repressive working-class
home has been raped and strangled and left in a public park. We know from the
beginning who committed the crime ; what supplies the dramatic tension is that
Laidlaw is only one of several people who are, for their own reasons, racing to
get to the murderers hideout first - and Laidlaw is the only party interested
in offering humane treatment to the murderer when he is found.
Approximate Word count = 1362
Approximate Pages = 5.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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